tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9741823145216816302018-10-07T03:58:56.729-04:00New York Traffic Ticket Lawyer $195Speeding Tickets and other Traffic Violation related topics from Albany Traffic Lawyer Randall KehoeRandall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-84928389513158414572012-12-18T16:43:00.001-05:002012-12-19T12:59:29.829-05:00Holiday DWI Patrols in the Capital RegionWatch out everyone and make sure to have a designated driver or other plan if you will be out drinking this holiday season. Mid-December on into the new year is prime time for DWI patrols and local police as well as State Troopers will be holding several announced, as well as unannounced, traffic stops where they will be checking for intoxicated drivers and other vehicle-related crimes.
In Randall Kehoehttps://plus.google.com/111071584756838280113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-27904437555195111752012-12-12T14:50:00.001-05:002012-12-18T13:15:53.677-05:00Driving Safely: The Role of Airbags
Defensive driving is always the best method of avoiding injuries from an automobile accident. Avoid the accident in the first place, and you don't have to worry about any of the other complications (including lawsuits, insurance claims, finding a loaner car, getting arrested, on and on). Even the best drivers, however, can become involved in an accident caused by someone else's careless driving Randall Kehoehttps://plus.google.com/111071584756838280113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-77611920760483007472012-11-06T15:39:00.000-05:002012-11-06T15:40:13.088-05:00How to get a warning, not a ticket (New York version)This weekend, Mr. Kehoe read an MSN article with this same title (minus the New York reference, of course). It was only marginally helpful and was obviously produced to sell insurance-related ads as it mentions the word "insurance" 40 times and seems to only glance the supposed topic of the article instead of being a useful resource on the topic. It was helpful, however, in the sense that it Randall Kehoehttps://plus.google.com/111071584756838280113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-32573823050640623982012-11-02T14:02:00.000-04:002012-11-02T14:04:20.121-04:00On Appearance Tickets in the Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer Areas:By and large, when you hire us (or any lawyer) for a traffic ticket case in the Capital Area, we do not have to physically appear in court. This comes as a big surprise to many clients, but it's how the legal system works in New York state - and with good reason. Just imagine if every client or counselor had to appear before a judge for every traffic violation that was contested. Existing courts Randall Kehoehttps://plus.google.com/111071584756838280113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-68474519305036975812012-10-16T15:22:00.001-04:002012-10-16T15:22:47.996-04:00Should The "Meningitis Outbreak" Be Declared A Federal Emergency?While we usually like to keep the discussion here limited to Vehicle & Traffic law, the recent meningitis scare is a hot topic that is receiving a lot of attention on the national level and something we would like to briefly mention here in case you or a loved one has been affected. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has not yet identified any victims from in New York state, but the Randall Kehoehttps://plus.google.com/111071584756838280113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-15415400464132637352012-09-28T14:35:00.001-04:002012-09-28T14:35:40.491-04:00Stop Running Red Lights On Quail Street!Is it just me or do the traffic lights in Albany switch a little too quickly? I can't count the number of times I've been headed up or down Madison Ave. and watched someone speed across the intersection while my light was turning green. This usually happens, of course, as the intersecting street's traffic light goes from yellow to red and drivers who are either going too fast to slow down in timeRandall Kehoehttps://plus.google.com/111071584756838280113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-48961207911302516562012-09-20T12:04:00.001-04:002012-09-20T12:04:45.399-04:00Speed Limit Change on Washington Ave. (Albany)Construction on the Washington Avenue bridge in Albany (near Patroon Creek Blvd.) recently finished and workers were re-posting speed limit signs this morning. I didn't take a picture, but I did notice that on Washington Ave., headed West towards SUNY and Crossgates, the 45mph zone has started a little bit earlier than where it was previously. The 35mph zone remains in the same place headed Randall Kehoehttps://plus.google.com/111071584756838280113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-79378330666012695722012-07-23T11:49:00.003-04:002012-07-23T11:49:23.779-04:00Resource: Traffic Laws by StateThis is a good little resource by John Carr with links to Vehicle & Traffic laws by state. You can also find information about the Points Systems, driver's license manuals, and other related topics by state. Overall a very helpful page that is a good start if you are researching this type of material.
"State Traffic and Speed Laws"
Thanks John!
Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-63463475380363603352012-07-09T11:46:00.003-04:002012-07-09T11:46:36.062-04:00Work Zone Speeding Ticket Patrol Begins TodayThe New York State Thruway Authority has announced the beginning of "Operation Work Brake", a week-long campaign to promote safety in Work Zones. A special group of New York State Troopers, that issued nearly 1,500 tickets during this year's "Speed Week", will be helping enforce speed limits in construction zones along the Thruway:
"Throughout the enforcement period, Troop T will be out in fullRandall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-9210280634585942552012-04-24T17:01:00.001-04:002012-04-24T17:01:48.960-04:00Operation Hang Up - Part 2: April 23-29, 2012Last November, New York's Governor's Traffic Safety Committee initiated "Operation Hang Up", a campaign targeting motorists operating a cell phone or other mobile device while driving. Over the Thanksgiving weekend 2011, over 800 tickets were issued for distracted driving and the traffic violation was promoted to a 3 point violation (previously 2 points). This week, beginning Monday April 23 Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-29513888279598107252012-04-16T16:08:00.001-04:002012-04-16T16:13:09.767-04:00CA Professor Beats Traffic Ticket With Math
This story has gotten a lot of buzz lately, especially after being featured on Yahoo's home page. If you haven't already read about it, it's a fun story about a University of California Physics professor using mathematical equations to dispute the validity of the stop sign ticket he received. The paper is available on the Cornell University Libary website if, for some reason, you want to take a Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-37056105262147347412012-03-19T13:59:00.004-04:002012-03-29T11:48:24.091-04:00New York Speeding Tickets: How Much Do They Cost???
**UPDATE: NySpeedingTicketFines.com has posted a Fine Chart that shows fine ranges and points for many New York VTL violations and misdemeanors.**
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FINE CHART
Even drivers who have lived in New York state their entire lives are confused when they see no fine amount in dollars and cents on their ticket. We get calls every day that start something like this:
"Hi, I just got a Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-64194905205898297342012-01-31T12:09:00.001-05:002012-01-31T12:11:03.673-05:00Study: SPEEDING FINE COMPARISON FOR CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, AND VIRGINIA
This one is an oldie but a goodie with some useful comparison charts. Keep in mind fines quoted are from 2008 and have increased in many cases since. Also, there will be no reference to new laws like the 1144a "Move Over" law (FLD TO MOVE TO OPEN LANE TO EMERG VEHICLE), a 3 point violation, as well as cell phone (OP MOBILE PHONE), and electronic device. Otherwise, it is a very interesting look Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-38558686813217239862012-01-13T14:21:00.000-05:002012-01-13T14:21:04.165-05:001144a "Move Over" Law Updated
As of January 1, 2012 the Ambrose-Searles "Move Over" Law (section 1144a of NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law) has been updated to include tow and service vehicle operators and other maintenance workers stopped along roadways while performing their duties.
New York's Division of State Police have a statement about the changes on their website along with a downloadable brochure linked to below. The Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-38005081137083507662011-12-15T17:02:00.000-05:002011-12-15T17:02:57.350-05:00Deadly School Bus Crash in Clifton Park (Saratoga County) NYToday, YNN and Times Union are reporting a head-on collision in Clifton Park between a school bus and an SUV. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board the school bus but the drive of the SUV was killed. On a narrow highway with no visible traffic and light mist, is it possible this is occurred as a result of texting/distracted driving?
Ever since the National Transportation Safety Board Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-42609574954914229222011-11-09T11:25:00.000-05:002011-11-09T11:25:01.699-05:00Distracted and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Detail - 11/9/11Today, the New York State Police will be conducting a Distracted and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Detail on Interstate I-87. State Troopers will be handing out informational pamphlets along with tickets issued for speeding, reckless driving, unsafe lane changes and cell phone/mobile device violations (OP-Mobile Device), as well as other tickets.
Those passing by the city of Albany and towns ofRandall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-21348222526543460462011-08-09T14:43:00.002-04:002011-08-09T14:49:47.577-04:00"Speed Week" - Aug 8-14th, 2011
Today, the Times Union reported the opening of "Speed Week" in New York state. In concert with Nascar's race at Watkins Glen, Troopers will be on the lookout for motorists violating Section 1180 of New York state Vehicle & Traffic law, known as "speeding" or SPEED IN ZONE. Remember that fines are extremely high in New York (doubled in Work Zones) and points are given out very generously. In factRandall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-18453639200530427272011-08-01T15:15:00.004-04:002011-08-01T15:29:56.384-04:00Potsdam, Ny (Village and Town) Ticket Defense
We are happy to announce that we have recently opened a new website dedicated to our practice of Vehicle & Traffic law in the town and village of Potsdam, New York. SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University students and visiting friends and family as well as travelers through the Potsdam Municipal Airport can call on our services and expertise 24 hours a day for help with traffic tickets of all kindsRandall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-11625585245095963582011-07-01T10:46:00.001-04:002011-07-01T10:48:32.292-04:00Distracted Driving May Become a Primary Offense in New York State
The New York Times reported recently that some lawmakers in New York, including Governor Andrew Cuomo, are advocating a change to existing traffic law. Currently, distracted driving (texting while driving) is a secondary offense, meaning drivers can only be ticketed for texting if an officer or trooper pulls them over for a primary offense like speeding or failure to signal, etc. The new law Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-80549993547025442902011-06-21T13:13:00.002-04:002011-06-21T13:16:36.138-04:00Now Representing Clients in Chautauqua County, New York
We are happy to now offer representation for clients in Chautauqua County justice courts. Flat fees of $195.00 will apply for uncomplicated traffic violations such as speeding, red light tickets, signal violations, 1144A, texting & cell phone tickets, suspended licenses, etc. and clients will not have to go to court. If you have questions about representation for a particular type of case, feel Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-62515321381976940042011-05-31T15:31:00.002-04:002011-06-21T12:52:40.779-04:00New Traffic Ticket Websites for St. Lawrence Courts
We represent clients issued tickets in courts throughout New York state. Our client base is very diverse including a significant number of out-of-state motorists traveling through or to New York for business, vacation, and family. Many of these non-resident drivers are visitors from Canada passing from Ontario into the U.S. via the more scenic local highways of the Adirondack Park in St. Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-34538438023938234502011-04-19T12:32:00.003-04:002011-04-19T12:36:28.181-04:00New York Speeding Ticket Fines
Have you ever wondered how much a speeding ticket in Albany, Bethlehem, Guilderland, or any other upstate court will cost you? A few months back, we set up a new site called NY Speeding Ticket Fines where we have been posting Fine Notices and other details from real cases in our office that have since been resolved and closed. You can view what the original ticket was for - speeding, 1144A, cellRandall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-18861903285159581972011-01-04T15:11:00.001-05:002011-01-19T11:45:18.253-05:00New NY Traffic Law - Move Over for Emergency VehiclesAs of January 1, 2011, the new Ambrose-Searles "Move Over Act" (1144 A) is in effect, citing motorists with a $275.00 fine and 2 points on their driving record for failing to reduce speed and move over when an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road. More information can be found on the official press release. The press release talk about the intention of the law being to protect lawRandall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-49267219220836411532010-12-09T12:36:00.003-05:002011-12-15T17:09:48.899-05:001175 Obstructing an Intersection for N.J. Drivers
It's been a long time since our last post, and since then we've had a lot of New Jersey drivers call in with various speeding violations in courts throughout NY state. As you know, each state has its own rules about traffic violations - how they are reported to and from each state, fines and penalties different violations carry, etc. And many of you know that in New Jersey, getting a ticket forRandall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974182314521681630.post-52877169030261432912010-09-02T15:02:00.000-04:002010-09-02T15:02:09.586-04:00Drive Safe Albany - Blanket Patrols Start TonightThousands of speeding tickets and other citations will be given out this Labor Day weekend around the Capital District. Make sure to drive with care and obey posted laws. If you do end up in trouble, whether for a traffic violation or something more serious like a DWI charge, give us a call. We will be taking calls all weekend as usual.
Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.Randall E. Kehoe, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02876800708287605254noreply@blogger.com0